FocusLock
5.8#26 in distraction blocking softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitFocusLock vs Freedom
What both publish
| Fact | FocusLock | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| App blocking | It can block apps by process name, and its process-check loop runs every two seconds. | Freedom can block desktop apps on Mac and Windows as well as apps on mobile platforms. |
| Privacy | Focus profiles, session history, block lists, statistics, and settings are stored locally, and the privacy policy says FocusLock has no crash reporting or day-to-day activity tracking. | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. |
| Purpose | FocusLock is an OS-level distraction blocker that blocks websites and apps across the computer. | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. |
FocusLock plans
- FreeFree
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Pick FocusLock if…
FocusLock suits people who want scheduled website and app blocking on a Mac or Windows computer. It is intended for voluntary productivity use, not parental control or sole content restriction.
Pick Freedom if…
Freedom may suit people seeking fewer interruptions for work, study, or daily life. Its device syncing is useful for people who switch between supported platforms, while site exceptions are limited by platform.